hydrocortisone induced rosacea confusion

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Hi,

I am confused at how to go about withdrawing from topical steriod

induced rosacea.

I have ceased using it for 5 days now and I am applying metro-gel

both morning and night, with moisturel lotion at night and skin

ceuticals zinc based sunscreen/ or oil of olay zinc sunscreen during

the day.

I am not currently taking any oral antibiotics as I have seen

suggested in many articles. I thought I might try a minimum approach

first. But as I read on...it seems that withdrawl from steriod creams

can be quite long and painful...

Does anyone have any experience with this, and what treatment you

followed?

I was using the steroid cream to calm the redness and itching about

two years ago...and sporatically since, and sense that I have only

aggrivated and induced this condition.

My cheeks are extrememly dry and red and patchy..bumps occasionally,

itchy beyond believe at times...moisturizers don't seem to soften

these patches...

Any experience and solutions are welcome.

Thanks!